Casual Senior Residential Childcare Officer - Trinity House

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people? Birmingham Children's Trust is looking to recruit dedicated and compassionate Casual Senior Residential Childcare Officer to join our Residential Services team.

As a Casual Senior Residential Childcare Officer, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and support to children and young people living in our residential homes. Working on a flexible, as-required basis, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and stable environment where children can thrive, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes.

No two days are the same in residential childcare. You will support children and young people with their daily routines, education, hobbies, health appointments, and social activities, while building positive relationships based on trust, respect, and understanding. You will contribute to creating a warm and welcoming home environment and work alongside a skilled team dedicated to helping children reach their full potential.

This role is ideal for individuals who are flexible, resilient, and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Previous experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals is desirable, but most importantly, we are looking for people who share our values and passion for delivering outstanding care.

We have been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, recognising the quality of our leadership, safeguarding practices, partnership working, and commitment to children and families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a service that is committed to continuous improvement and achieving the best outcomes for Birmingham's children and young people.

Please note this role is based across our residential homes within Birmingham and involves working a flexible shift pattern, including evenings, weekends, bank holidays, waking nights, and sleep-ins where required. You must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.

This role is based in Birmingham so you must have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals in a care, education, youth work, residential, health, or community setting.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles.
• Be able to build positive and meaningful relationships with children and young people.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Remain calm, professional, and resilient when managing challenging situations.
• Have good written skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Be flexible and willing to work a variety of shifts to meet service needs.
• Be committed to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion, and children's rights.
• Be willing to undertake mandatory training and continuous professional development.

Desirable:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards this qualification).
• Previous experience working in a residential children's home.
• Experience supporting children with emotional, behavioural, or trauma-related needs.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Onboarding Process Please note as part of our onboarding process, the successful candidate will be required undergo a series of background checks with Experian including Experian DBS, Experian Right to Work, and Digital ID verification. These are essential pre-employment requirements.
Our Benefits

• Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use!
• Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!
• Pension Scheme - You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the local government pension scheme.

Don't miss out! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received the required number of applications. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application and supporting statement at the earliest opportunity.

Benefits

Help us to change children and young people’s lives!

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage you to submit your application and supporting statement as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.

The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.

We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.